A Rollercoaster Of Free SUMMER JEWELRY Making Projects

A Rollercoaster Of Free SUMMER JEWELRY Making Projects

This has been an amazing summer! We are celebrating with a CARNIVAL themed spectacle of summer colors and styles. You are going to love the attractions and creative rides in this jewelry making recap. We have a harvest of artisan ideas and inspiration. After watching these fantastic tutorials, your finished necklaces and earrings are going to get the spotlight in the showcase! Celebrate a decadent…
Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024

Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024

The Great Bead Extravaganza returned over the weekend. There was a blizzard of exciting bead shows and chilly savings on jewelry making supplies. We wanted to share the designs we loved that used Soft Flex Craft Wire or beading wire. If you have never attended TGBE, now is your chance to see what you missed! We have included the preview and a trend video. Get an insight into the show and…
Learn How To Wire Wrap A Pendant With Craft Wire

Learn How To Wire Wrap A Pendant With Craft Wire

Learn How To Wire Wrap A Pendant With Craft Wire This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a pendant using Soft Flex Craft Wire to make a wire wrapped cage for holding a cabochon, donut or gemstone. I used 22ga Silver Plated Craft Wire in Non-Tarnish Silver for the base wire, as well as for the wire wrapping. Wire wrapping is a wonderful way to make all…
Live Beading Party! Meet Jewelry Designer Cassandra Spicer, Owner Of Beads To Live By

Live Beading Party! Meet Jewelry Designer Cassandra Spicer, Owner Of Beads To Live By

We had a fabulous time sitting down with Cassandra Spicer.  Cassandra is a talented jewelry designer and brick and mortar bead store owner (Beads to Live By). We asked Cassandra about her business and what they offer. We had some laughs and learned about her life. She then showed us how to make some magic with Czech Glass pip beads. Learn more about this exciting artist and business…
Wire Wrapping A Handcrafted Bezel Setting Using Soft Flex Craft Wire

Wire Wrapping A Handcrafted Bezel Setting Using Soft Flex Craft Wire

Wire Knit Bezel Using Soft Flex Craft Wire Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident craft wire expert, tackle a new and interesting way to set a cabochon with Soft Flex Craft Wire. This technique is similar to the techniques used in creating Viking Knit jewelry. Supplies: 18g Soft Flex Craft Wire 26g Soft Flex Craft Wire Nylon Jaw Pliers Bead Nippers (Cutters)…
Easy to Make Beaded Icicle Ornaments

Easy to Make Beaded Icicle Ornaments

Today we are looking at the video that inspired a beaded icicle frenzy. How could you not love these gorgeous, sparkly and easy to make ornaments?! These beaded icicles have been showing up over and over in our online beading community Facebook group. VIB is a lively community of beading enthusiasts. We had lots of posts from community members sharing their beautiful icicles.…